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The Elwood Fire Company was called to Moores Ave & Chestnut Rd for an overturned vehicle on June 14th at 6:58pm. Rescue 16-4 responded with a full crew of 4. Engine 16-3 with a crew of 5. On arrival at 7:08pm R-16-4 used the jaws of life to remove the door and free the driver. Engine 16-3 landed the helicopter while Nesco's pumper stood by with a charged hand line. All units we clear at 7:50pm.

It was one of the largest fires in Atlantic County since the Wheaton Fire in Mays Landing. Universal Supply Lumber and Kitchen division caught fire shortly after 11:30pm on Firday May 30th. The Elwood Fire Company was called at 11:57pm. On arrival Engine-16-3 was put into service as well as Tanker-16-5. The fire was though the roof on arrival. Fire companies were called from all over Atlantic county as well as Camden, Gloucester, Burlington and Cumberland counties. The tanker task force was called in bringing tankers from all over South Jersey. Tanker 16-5 made 15 shuttle loads of water though out the night. Elwood firefighters stayed on location untill 11:30am the following morning helping with overhaul and clean up.

Chief Anthony Tomasco would like to thank all those Elwood firefighters who came out and worked though the night for over 12hrs to fight this fire.

Hammonton's Chief, Mike Ruberton, also expresses appreciation to the Elwood Fire Company for their hard work and long hours.

The Elwood Fire Company was called to Rt 30 just east of Elwood rd at 5:03am on May 19th for a Motor Vehicle accident (MVA). On arrival Rescue 16-4 used the Jaws of Life to extract the passenger from the vehicle while Engine 16-3 stood by with a hand line charged and provided light to the scene. Tanker 16-5 landed the helicopter in the field near Lawmans Supply.

The Elwood Fire Company along with the Hammonton Fire Department participated in a Live Burn Drill at the Atlantic County Fire Academy on Sunday May 18th. Crews from Elwood and Hammonton worked together in teams for 4. Two firefighters on the attack line and two on a back up line. Officers and safety officers watched the crews and offered tips and critique.

The Elwood Fire Company attended the Atlantic County Tank Task Force Drill on Sunday April 27th. Tankers from all over Atlantic County converged at the Atlantic County 4-H fair grounds supplying water for the drill. Portable ponds were set up for tankers to dump their load of water and refilled at the two draft sites. The drill finished up about 10:30am and a critique was held to discuss how things went and what could be done to improve on.